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Home » Produce guides » Strawberry recipes: from shortcakes to BBQ sauce

Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Vee

Strawberry recipes: from shortcakes to BBQ sauce

This collection has over 75 recipes across a dozen categories. Recipes include classic flavor pairings like chocolate and floral, as well as variations on popular desserts like shortcake and ice cream.

Guide: Strawberries (everything you need to know)

Jump to:
  • Strawberry shortcake
  • Ice cream
  • Cakes
  • Other desserts
  • Rhubarb & strawberries
  • Flowers & strawberries
  • Chocolate & strawberries
  • Cocktails & other beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers & salads
  • Meat
  • Preserving strawberries
  • What to do with bland strawberries
  • More information

Strawberry shortcake

Nothing beats a good old fashioned strawberry shortcake recipe, except for maybe one of these variations.

Strawberry chocolate shortcake by Beyond the Chicken Coop
Strawberry chocolate shortcake
Strawberry shortcake grilled doughnuts recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry shortcake grilled doughnuts
Strawberry bourbon shortcakes by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry bourbon shortcakes
lemon strawberry shortcake cups recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Lemon strawberry shortcake cups
Healthier strawberry shortcakes by Cookie + Kate
Healthier strawberry shortcake
Strawberry shortcake yogurt bowls by Pinch of Yum
Strawberry shortcake yogurt bowls
Strawberry shortcake with lemongrass-basil whipped cream, recipe by Floating Kitchen
Strawberry shortcake with lemongrass-basil whipped cream
Strawberry shortcake cake recipe by Baking a Moment
Strawberry shortcake cake

Ice cream

Make some strawberry ice cream (with or without a machine), or turn them into a sauce for ice cream or sundaes. Don't forget the waffle cones!

Fresh strawberry ice cream by House of Nash Eats
Fresh strawberry ice cream
Dark chocolate strawberry ice cream recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Dark chocolate strawberry ice cream
Strawberry funfetti ice cream cake recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Strawberry funfetti ice cream cake
strawberry oreo ice cream recipe by How Sweet Eats
No churn strawberry Oreo ice cream
Strawberry moscato popsicles by Salt & Lavender
Strawberry moscato popsicles
Homemade strawberry sauce by Sally's Baking Addiction
Homemade strawberry sauce (topping)
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream by Nutmeg Nanny
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream
Boozy roasted strawberry sundae with coconut hot fudge, recipe by Heather Christo
Boozy roasted strawberry sundae with coconut hot fudge
Strawberry milkshare recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Strawberry milkshake
Strawberry rhubarb popsicles, recipe by Floating Kitchen
Strawberry rhubarb popsicles
Strawberry pretzel yogurt popsicles recipe by Baking a Moment
Strawberry pretzel yogurt popsicles
Strawberry pop-tart ice cream recipe by Foxes Love Lemons
Strawberry PoP-Tart ice cream

Cakes

Strawberries in cakes serve a couple of functions: counter the bitterness in chocolate cake by sweetening it, or add acidity to an otherwise sweet vanilla-style cake.

strawberry chocolate cake by Two Peas and Their Pod
Strawberry chocolate cake
rose layer cake with strawberries and cream, by supergolden bakes
Rose layer cake with strawberries & cream
strawberries and cream naked cake by Supergolden Bakes
Strawberries & cream naked cake
strawberry pound cake recipe by Carlsbad Cravings
Strawberry pound cake
Strawberry funfetti ice cream cake recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Strawberry funfetti ice cream cake
Fresh strawberry buttercream frosting recipe by House of Nash Eats
Fresh strawberry buttercream frosting
Strawberry cake recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction
Fresh strawberry cake
Chocolate strawberry whipped cream cake recipe by The View from Great Island
Chocolate strawberry whipped cream cake
Strawberry shortcake cake recipe by Baking a Moment
Strawberry shortcake cake

Other desserts

Strawberry cupcakes by Cooking Classy
Strawberry cupcakes
Berry tiramisu by The Cookie Rookie
Strawberry tiramisu with blueberries and raspberries
mini strawberry pistachio turnovers recipe by How Sweet Eats
Mini strawberry pistachio turnovers
strawberry whoopie pies by House of Nash Eats and Imperial Sugar
Strawberry whoopie pies
Strawberry peach galette recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction
Rustic strawberry peach galette
Strawberry lemon blondies recipe by The View from Great Island
Strawberry lemon blondies
Strawberry bread recipe with chocolate chips - quick and easy, a great way to use up extra farmers market strawberries.
Strawberry bread recipe with chocolate chips

Rhubarb & strawberries

Rhubarb is often paired with strawberries, for good reason. The first rhubarb of the season coincides with the start of strawberry season. On top of that, rhubarb's sourness balances out the sweetness in strawberries, adding depth to recipes. And finally, rhubarb's acidity keeps strawberries red when cooked in a pie (otherwise, the red pigment in strawberries turns purple-ish when baked in a pie).

Rhubarb guide: everything you need to know

strawberry rhubarb galette with elderflower, recipe by Use Your Noodles
Strawberry rhubarb galette with elderflower
Strawberry rhubarb soda syrup recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Strawberry rhubarb soda syrup
Strawberry rhubarb yogurt muffins recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Strawberry rhubarb yogurt muffins
Strawberry rhubarb pie by Broma Bakery
Strawberry rhubarb pie
Strawberry rhubarb popsicles, recipe by Floating Kitchen
Strawberry rhubarb popsicles
Strawberry rhubarb coffee cake by Serena Bakes
Strawberry rhubarb coffee cake

Flowers & strawberries

Strawberries have floral flavor characteristics, some varieties more than others. Strawberries are actually in the same plant family as roses, the Rosaceae family (so are blackberries and raspberries). However, this isn't what gives them their floral tasting notes.

strawberry rhubarb galette with elderflower, recipe by Use Your Noodles
Strawberry rhubarb galette with elderflower
rose layer cake with strawberries and cream, by supergolden bakes
Rose layer cake with strawberries & cream
strawberry hibiscus jam recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Strawberry hibiscus jam
Strawberry & vanilla cream donuts with lilac sugar recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry & vanilla cream donuts with lilac sugar
Strawberry basil cucumber rose sangria recipe by Heather Christo
Strawberry basil cucumber rose sangria
Strawberry rose tarts with pistachios, recipe by Sugar Hero
Strawberry rose tarts
Strawberry rose macarons, recipe by Baking A Moment
Strawberry rose macarons

Chocolate & strawberries

This classic combo works because the berries sweeten the bitterness naturally found in chocolate.

Strawberry tiramisu trifle by Jo Cooks
Strawberry tiramisu trifle
strawberry chocolate cake by Two Peas and Their Pod
Strawberry chocolate cake
Chocolate covered strawberries by Cooking Classy
Chocolate covered strawberries
Strawberry chocolate oasis pie by Love and Olive Oil
Chocolate strawberry oasis pie
Dark chocolate strawberry ice cream recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Dark chocolate strawberry ice cream
Chocolate covered strawberry eclairs by Love and Olive Oil
Chocolated covered strawberry eclairs
S'mores stuffed strawberries recipe by How Sweet Eats
S'mores stuffed strawberries
Strawberry mousse with white chocolate
Strawberry mousse with white chocolate
Strawberry chocolate crisp by Heather Christo
Strawberry chocolate crisp
Chocolate strawberry whipped cream cake recipe by The View from Great Island
Chocolate strawberry whipped cream cake

Cocktails & other beverages

Use strawberries to sweeten up a cocktail, iced tea, or lemonade.

Peach strawberry fizz recipe by Use Your Noodles
Peach strawberry fizz
strawberry gin & tonic recipe by Use Your Noodles
Strawberry gin & tonic
Strawberry vanilla iced tea by Use Your Noodles
Strawberry vanilla iced tea
Strawberry rhubarb soda syrup recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Strawberry rhubarb soda syrup
smoke strawberry mezcal margaritas, recipe by How Sweet Eats
Smoked strawberry mezcal margaritas
Strawberry lemonade by Salt & Lavender
Strawberry lemonade
strawberry pink drink by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry pink drink (with passionfruit tea)
Strawberry basil cucumber rose sangria recipe by Heather Christo
Strawberry basil cucumber rose sangria
Homemade strawberry milk by House of Nash Eats
Homemade strawberry milk
Strawberry moscow mules, recipe by Foxes Love Lemons
Strawberry moscow mules

Breakfast

Go decadent with donuts or scones, or lighten it up with some healthier recipes below, like a yogurt bowl or strawberry muffins (whole wheat + almond flour / low in added sugar).

strawberry muffins by Love & Lemons
Strawberry muffins
Strawberry chocolate chip scones by Jo Cooks
Strawberry chocolate chip scones
Chocolate covered strawberry eclairs by Love and Olive Oil
Chocolated covered strawberry eclairs
Strawberry white chocolate pop tarts by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry white chocolate poptarts
Strawberry & vanilla cream donuts with lilac sugar recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry & vanilla cream donuts with lilac sugar
Strawberry banana cream cheese recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Strawberry banana cream cheese
Strawberry shortcake yogurt bowls by Pinch of Yum
Strawberry shortcake yogurt bowls

Appetizers & salads

It's pretty common to add something sweet to a salad or salty appetizer. When in season, use strawberries for that 'something sweet.'

strawberry spinach spring rolls by Sweet Peas and Saffron
Strawberry spinach spring rolls
strawberry steak salad by Sweet Peas and Saffron
Strawberry steak salad
strawberry grilled cheese by Roti n Rice
Strawberry grilled cheese
Avocado strawberry caprese salad by Two Peas and Their Pod
Avocado strawberry caprese salad
Strawberry spinach salad by Cotter Crunch
Strawberry spinach salad with granola croutons
Strawberry mint vinaigrette recipe by Cotter Crunch
Strawberry vinaigrette with mint
strawberry kale salad recipe by Gimme Some Oven
Strawberry kale salad
strawberry goat cheese bruschetta recipe by Carlsbad Cravings
Strawberry goat cheese bruschetta
strawberry pico de gallo recipe by Rhubarbarians
Strawberry pico de gallo

Meat

Citrus is commonly paired with fish, apples with roast chicken, or peaches with pork. Try using strawberries instead, for a unique, seasonal twist.

Strawberry balsamic chicken by Gimme Some Oven
Strawberry balsamic chicken
Grilled salmon with strawberry balsamic reduction by Sweet Peas and Saffron
Grilled salmon with strawberry balsamic reduction
roast chicken with black bean & strawberry salsa
Roast chicken with black bean & strawberry salsa
Grilled fish tacos with strawberry pineapple salsa by Simply Recipes
Grilled fish tacos with strawberry pineapple salsa
Grilled balsamic pork tenderloin with savory strawberry compote
Grilled balsamic pork tenderloin with savory strawberry compote
Strawberry BBQ sauce recipe by The View from Great Island
Strawberry BBQ sauce

Preserving strawberries

While strawberries are technically available year round, they won't be locally grown when out-of-season. With delicate berries, that matters because they have to be picked unripe in order to survive shipping. Once picked, strawberries soften and change color but don't get sweeter or develop more flavor.

So if you're looking to preserve that fresh, locally grown flavor, try making jam or freeze drying them. While store-bought freeze-dried strawberries will likely be pretty flavorful, they are very expensive.

Guide: how to safely can jam, jelly, and preserves

Frozen strawberries guide by Sweet Peas & Saffron
How to freeze strawberries
Vanilla strawberry jam by Nutmeg Nanny
Vanilla strawberry jam
strawberry hibiscus jam recipe by Love and Olive Oil
Strawberry hibiscus jam
How to dry strawberries by The View from Great Island
How to dry strawberries

What to do with bland strawberries

It happens to the best of us - you get home and those strawberries you bought taste completely flat and flavorless. You might not be able to use them for your intended purpose, but you don't have to throw them out just yet.

There are a few tricks to make them taste better.

  • The simplest option: add sugar and a dash of salt (the salt brings out more flavors)
  • Roast them - it concentrates the sugars and flavor
  • Make a strawberry reduction sauce to concentrate the flavors
  • Top with whipped cream. Strawberries and cream share a similar flavor compound, so the whipped cream brings out that flavor and adds sweetness as well.
  • Add other flavors, like basil or mint
  • Add a syrup flavored with honey, vanilla, roses or hibiscus

More information

  • Strawberry guide: everything you need to know
  • Other berry guides: blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
  • Seasonal guides for each month of the year

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